ARLINGTON, Texas — Travis Blackley has half of his eight major league wins against the Texas Rangers.

On Tuesday night, he'll be pitching for the AL West leaders against the Houston Astros, the team that traded the left-hander to Texas just last week.

"Obviously a great opportunity here. I'm excited to be starting again, it's what I've wanted to do all year," said Blackley, who made 42 relief appearances for Houston before being designated for assignment and clearing waivers. "I wouldn't get an opportunity over there. Hoping to show them what they missed."